Old State Library Building, Brisbane

The Old State Library Building, located at 159 William Street in Brisbane, Queensland, is a heritage-listed site that showcases a blend of neoclassical and modernist architecture. Originally constructed between 1876 and 1879 as the Queensland Museum, it served as the State Library of Queensland from 1902 until 1988. The building features a striking sandstone facade with classical elements and a modern extension completed in 1959, which includes a large glass mosaic mural and an aluminium sculpture symbolizing enlightenment. The site is adjacent to Queens Gardens and is part of a significant series of government buildings, making it a notable landmark for both tourists and researchers interested in Brisbane's cultural and architectural history.